NLP for Project Managers: Make Things Happen with Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Method and process are important in project management, but knowing how to use them is even more so. As a project manager you can increase your effectiveness most by developing your soft skills, recognising that finesse can be more effective than force. Once developed, you will find that these skills are transferable across project types and whole industry sectors. This book illustrates the application of NLP to develop competencies, hence better equipping you to communicate across cultures, reframe problems, manage stakeholder groups, resolve conflicts, motivate teams and become an even better leader.

About the Authors

Peter Parkes joined the nuclear industry (UKAEA) in the mid-80s following a PhD and post-Doctoral research in solid state chemistry. He rose up to become head of capability for BNFL and actively involved in expansion into global markets and different cultures. Following an executive MBA in the mid-90s and a Master's dissertation on best practice for project management of technology, Peter's career took a right turn into delivery of complex platforms and technology enabled change. Since then, Peter has held Program Director roles in the private sector, public sector, public private partnerships (PPPs), and ‘Big 4’ consultancy practices.

Being dedicated to ongoing personal and professional development, Peter is a Fellow of several professional bodies including the Association for Project Management (APM), BCS and Chartered Management Institute, and is certificated with them to the highest level. With the APM he is Trustee and Board Champion for best practice groups. He sits on APM's steering group for the project management body of knowledge and is a contributor on topics of portfolio management, governance, sponsorship, and assurance. He is a regular speaker on aspects of project management to various management schools, professional bodies and industry conferences.

Since adopting NLP in a professional environment in the early ‘90s, he went on to become an NLP Master Practitioner and is a professional member of the Association for NLP. Today he is a Director with Peak Performance, offering consultancy, coaching, and NLP-based project management training.